Data & Automation Engineer

Overview

Data & Automation Engineer (MER0003YAV). Description: Data & Automation Engineer. About Mercedes-Benz Cars: we're passionate about what we do. Whether we're exploring ways to make motoring more sustainable or pushing the boundaries of technology, innovation underpins everything we do. It's an exciting time to join us, why not be part of the journey?

What you'll do

• Design and run scalable, automated data pipelines that transform raw data into high-quality, analytics- and ML-ready datasets.
• Optimise and automate data pipelines and integrations, applying AI-driven automation where it adds real value in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Design and deliver business-ready data models and datasets, building end-to-end solutions across data modelling (DWH/Lakehouse), ingestion and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Own the day-to-day health of data pipelines, quickly resolving issues, strengthening monitoring and alerts, and proactively preventing failures before they happen.
• Continuously improve data pipeline and data flow performance, optimising loads, queries and reports while tracking reliability against SLAs and sharing insights with stakeholders.
• Support and enhance data governance processes, embedding automation and AI across areas such as data archiving, masking, versioning and security to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with architects, application teams and developers to deliver well-tested, low-impact releases, supporting robust CI/CD processes that meet data governance and quality standards.

What you'll bring

• Experience designing and delivering data solutions in complex cloud and on-prem environments.
• Strong data engineering skills, including advanced SQL, data modelling and data warehousing.
• Hands-on experience with modern data integration tools such as Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
• Proven ability to integrate data with BI platforms and work across technical and business teams.
• Exposure to AI/ML initiatives, with an understanding of practical LLM use cases in data workflows.
• A proactive self-starter who takes ownership and delivers end-to-end solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, turning business needs into effective data solutions.
• Clear communicator, comfortable working in Agile, DevOps-led and international teams.
• At Mercedes-Benz, we operate with integrity and you are required to maintain ethical standards in accordance with our policies and adhere to the Company's Compliance Guidelines and Policies including Anti-Bribery and all relevant competition law.

What's in it for you

As well as the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with a great team and culture, we'll offer you a competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure. We also hope you'll love our products as much as we do, with access to our colleague car schemes. On top of that, you'll be able to join our pension scheme and you'll get a flexible benefit pot that can be used to find the benefits that are right for you. We are pleased to be able to offer a hybrid working approach - achieving a great balance between remote and office working.

We're here to support you - we offer access to colleague wellbeing resources, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Mental health First Aiders, as well as flexible opportunities to support work life balance. We'll also encourage your development, with the training and knowledge you need to reach your potential.

Who we are

Through the doors of Mercedes-Benz, you'll find a passionate team working to deliver cutting-edge IT solutions that drive innovation and efficiency across our business areas. We know that to keep this team motivated, we need to ensure that everyone has equal opportunity.

We celebrate a culture of appreciation and respect, where everyone is valued for who they are. We believe our backgrounds, experiences and cultures contribute to our shared experience and shape who we are and what we do. The diversity of our colleagues reflects the diversity of our customers. This diversity is the driving force behind our ideas.

What's next?

Once you click apply, we'll take you through to the Mercedes-Benz Group careers portal - this is our parent company site, so don't worry, you're in safe hands. Here, you'll find a short application form to complete.

Please be assured that we're here to support you throughout the recruitment process and beyond, and reasonable adjustments are available to any candidates who need them. We're also open to working flexibly and are happy to discuss flexible working options.

Due to UK legislation, we need to let you know that we can only accept applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control and by submitting an application to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process.

Data categories that we process in relation to your application are the ones that you provided as part of the application process. We process your personal data in relation to the application, in accordance with the legal requirements. Recipients of your personal data within our company are the managers of the specialist unit in charge of filling the position and the responsible colleagues from HR.

Your application data is held within our secure application tracking system called Taleo - you'll be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your progress through the recruitment process. You can also seek 'job alerts' once you are registered in Taleo and it's possible your details may be returned in searches we conduct for new positions and we may contact you by email to let you know about them. We limit the storage of your data to the necessary period.

If you have any questions about any matter relating to data protection or the personal data that we process about you for the purpose of personnel recruiting, please contact the Mercedes-Benz UK Data Protection Officer at the following address: Mercedes-Benz UK Ltd, Legal Department, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, MK15 8BA or .